"Former Dodgers Star Steve Garvey's Senate Campaign Gains Momentum in California"

Former baseball star Steve Garvey, a Republican candidate for California's open U.S. Senate seat, is leveraging his celebrity status to connect with voters, but faces a steep climb in a state dominated by Democrats. Despite lacking specific policy proposals, his better-than-expected poll numbers suggest he could consolidate conservative voters and make it to the November runoff, adding an undercurrent of excitement to the Republican campaign. However, he faces formidable Democratic rivals and must navigate questions about his support for former President Donald Trump.